1. the office, position, or term of service of a prior in a religious community
Usage: religious
2. the building or establishment governed by a prior
Usage: religious

Examples

• He was appointed to the priorship of the monastery after years of faithful service.
• The priorship lasted for six years before he stepped down.
• During his priorship, the community grew significantly in size.
• The ancient priorship was known for its beautiful gardens.
• She studied the history of the medieval priorship.
• The priorship included several outbuildings and farmland.